This is the first longbox format of the SPORTS ILLUSTRATED BASEBALL GAME. It had numerous cosmetic changes over the course of it's existence but the basic game play remained the same.
Overall I would say the team charts are in EXCELLENT condition. The game contains a complete set of 24 team charts reflecting the 1971 season stats. I have inventoried and inspected the charts and every chart has been accounted for. The charts appear to be unused but there is some minor foxing (small stain spots) near the edges of some teams. Otherwise like-new with no writing, creases or tears. I would grade them 8 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The other game parts are in EXCELLENT-NEAR MINT condition. The game is 100% complete with all of the game components accounted for. The baserunners are still attached to the sprues and the dice still sealed in the original baggie. The instructions and the chart legend suffer from the same minor foxing that the team charts do. Overall I would grade the game parts 8-9 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
The game box is in EXCELLENT-NEAR MINT condition. Just some light staining on the white box bottom. The lid is in beatiful condition with just some light shelf wear. No stains, writing or rubbing and nice bright colors. Neither the lid nor the bottom have any splits or tears. I would grade it a 8-9 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).
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CONDITION GUIDE:
MINT
(10): I will only give this grade
to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):
Shows virtually no use. Seldom if ever played.
Cards
will have at worst some dented corners from shuffling around in the
box. Perhaps some very light handling creases to the
instructions
or other minor flaws with the game parts. Boxes will have
only
the slightest hint of shelf wear. EXCELLENT (7-8):
The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.
Charts may have denting to the corners, perhaps a few may
have
light stains or other very light handling wear but the vast
majority will be close to flawless. Game parts
might have
some light handling creases or other signs of
careful use. Board might have just a hint of color loss or
dented
corners. Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or
perhaps
some minor dishing or a very light stain. VERY GOOD (5-6):
The game was not especially well cared for but it still has
faired pretty well. Charts will have light handling creases
or light stains. Perhaps a
couple may have a few stray pen marks or a small edge tear.
All chart results will be fully readable. Other
game
parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly
stained or have any serious damage. Box may have
some
rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners,
minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape. No major
structural
damage and artwork will still be generally attractive. GOOD (3-4):
Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as
is. Charts will show moderate to heavy use and many will be
yellowed, stained, creased or written on. A couple may be
torn and taped back together. All
card results will be fully readable. Other game parts show
considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in
usable
condition. Box may have staining, writing, split
corners,
dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still
usable. POOR
(1-2):
Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.
Charts are
heavily worn and some are badly damaged. Game will be missing
parts (these will be noted). Box will have serious damage and
may
be missing aprons or badly torn.